Education, health and care courses

We offer courses for those setting off on their career in childcare and in young people's professions, as well as those who are already working or volunteering wanting to develop and improve their job prospects.​

Working with children and young adults​

We offer courses for those setting off on their career in childcare and in young people's professions, as well as those who are already working or volunteering wanting to develop and improve their job prospects.​

• level 1 award in caring for children​
• level 2 certificate for supporting teaching and learning in schools​
• level 2 certificate for children and young people's mental health​
• level 3 diploma in children's learning and development early years educator (EYE)​
• level 3 diploma in specialist support for teaching and learning in schools​
• level 4 higher level teaching certificate​

Certificate in autism​

A level 2 qualification for learners who wish to develop an understanding of autism and how to support individuals with autism.​

Understanding learning difficulties​

In this level 2 qualification you will find out about different learning difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how you can support people.

Counselling skills​

The level 2 certificate in counselling skills is for those who want to take their first steps into counselling and learn counselling skills to help and support others in a voluntary or employed capacity, providing skills for a variety of roles. ​

Introduction to counselling short courses are also available.​

Suicide awareness ​

This level 2 qualification is aimed at individuals who want to gain an understanding of suicide risk and how people might react when faced with a difficult situation or circumstance.​

For more information or to book a place, email glossop.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk.​

​Domestic abuse ​

This level 2 qualification is designed to increase awareness and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact. This course is ideal for those working in a wide range of sectors such as healthcare, social care, childcare, education and housing.​

British Sign Language (BSL)​

Develop your understanding of BSL and deaf awareness by learning communication techniques and basic signs from expert tutors. ​

​We also offer free tasters and introductory courses.​

Diploma in care​

We offer level 2 and level 3 qualifications online, which will enable you to learn essential knowledge and skills to work in adult care roles.​